DBIL was associated with a dose-response increased risk for CHD incidence. However, a U-shaped association existed between TBIL, indirect bilirubin and incident CHD risk. Key messages Direct bilirubin is independently associated with incident coronary heart disease (CHD) in a dose-response manner. A similarly consistent U-shaped association was found between total bilirubin, indirect bilirubin and incident CHD. The potential protective effect of total bilirubin within the normal range on incident CHD should be mainly attributed to mild-to moderate elevated levels of indirect bilirubin.

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